> 1. Open teeth about 1/2 inch> 2. Jaw forward> 3. Corners inward> 4. Lips rolled slightly inwards> 5. Lip touches like saying Mmm.> 6. Mouthpiece placed on embouchure using no pressure> 7. Blow> 8. Use tongue and air for pitch control> 9. Relax embouchure and open up the aperture (or you will get
no> sound.)

I take lessons occasionally with a Roy Stevens pupil and these points
that Ole wrote are essentially what he teaches. I thought I would
simply bring out what is stressed in my lessons:

1) Say "Mmmm", lips touching, no tension
2) Bring the horn to the lips, **no stretching** or contortions
3) Open the jaw slightly and breathe in through the corners (corners
stay forward)
4) Gently bring lips together
5) Bottom jaw should be forward enough to be almost even with
top jaw
6) Blow, don't let lips collapse into mouthpiece.
7) Make sure lips are touching and *exposed* to the airstream
at all times

He has me do an exercise with a pencil that strengthens the muscles
in a very controlled and symetrical way.

It is very simple in theory. It just takes time to let the muscles
accustom themselves to the jaw position. It has made a tremendous
difference in sound, range, flexibility, and endurance for me. I
have some problems, but can feel that it is a strong foundation on which
to build.